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Edward Diestlekamp Obituary
EDWARD DIESTELKAMP
ALTON — Edward Diestelkamp,Jr., 84, died Friday, Jan. 19, 2018 at his home with his family at his side.
He was born Oct. 25, 1933, the son of Edward Diestelkamp Sr. and Kathryn (Scully) Diestelkamp and grew up on Christian Hill in Alton.
He graduated from Marquette High School in 1951 and St. Louis University School of Dentistry in 1958.
Dr. Diestelkamp practiced dentistry for 57 years at his office in Rosewood Heights. He was a member of the American Dental Association and the Osteopathic Cranial Academy.
He married Joan Reilley on July 7, 1956, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Alton. She survives.
He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Alton.
Along with his wife he is survived by his sister Patricia (Diestelkamp) Wallace, daughter Ann Diestelkamp, Godfrey, son Edward "Ned" Diestelkamp, daughter-in-law Sue, grandchildren, Andrew and his wife Amanda and Audrey Diestelkamp, all of St. Louis, Missouri.
A Rosary service will be held at 3:30 followed by visitation from 4-8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 22, 2018 at Gent Funeral Home in Alton.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018 at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Burial will be at St. Patrick's Cemetery in Godfrey, Illinois.
Memorials may be made to St. Mary's Church, Marquette Catholic High School, the Glioblastoma Foundation or the Siteman Cancer Center.
Online guestbook and information may be found at www.gentfuneralhome.com.
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Kathi Spears
January 22, 2018
So very sorry to hear of the passing of Dr. Diestlekamp. A very gracious person and wonderful dentist. Prayers for his entire family.
January 22, 2018
Love and prayers for you Ann and family. I know the void you have in your heart.
Phyllis & Charlie Sammis
January 21, 2018
Dr. Diestelkamp was my dentist from the time I was 16 years old. An absolutely wonderful & kind man, as well as an excellent dentist. He continued to provide care for all of my family through the years, and we considered him a friend. God Bless you Dr. Diestelkamp.....you and your family are in our prayers. Phyllis & Charlie Sammis
January 21, 2018
Our sincere condolences to Joan and family. You are all in our prayers. Loyet cousins, Helen Graham and Virginia Stephens
January 21, 2018
Joan & family: Ed was truly one of the men I most admired. A great loss for all of you, but he is certainly in a better place. Our prayers will be with all of you. Sorry we are in Florida so will not be able to attend the services. Our best - Emert
Kathy Karlas
January 21, 2018
I am so sorry to hear Dr. D has passed. He was such a sweet and caring man who took care of so many in my family. He was such a giving man who gave so much of himself. I know all of your hearts are broken but someday you all will be re-united in our Lord's home.
Tracy & Gregg
January 21, 2018
We are so sorry that you have lost such a wonderful person. Our hearts go out to you. Much love to your family.
Julie Cocozza
January 20, 2018
To the family, you have my sincere condolences on the passing of Ed. He was in my mother's class in high school, Mary Helen Hunt Mathews. Many prayers for you all.
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